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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 425.26 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 425.26 and 100.82 is: 151.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 425.26 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/425.26 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 425.26 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 42,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874.71/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.24

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