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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.33, 424.96 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.33, 424.96 and 100.73 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.33 : 424.96 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.33/424.96 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.33x = 424.96 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.33x = 42,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806.22/283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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