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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.65, 425.34 and 100.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.65, 425.34 and 100.99 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.65 : 425.34 = 100.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.65/425.34 = 100.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.65x = 425.34 × 100.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.65x = 42,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,954.58/283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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