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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 425.12 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 425.12 and 100.81 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 425.12 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/425.12 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 425.12 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 42,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,855.84/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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