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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.83 and 100.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.83 and 100.69 is: 150.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.83 = 100.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.83 = 100.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.83 × 100.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 42,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,777.55/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.99

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