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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 425.49 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 425.49 and 100.97 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 425.49 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/425.49 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 425.49 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 42,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961.73/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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