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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.25, 427.99 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.25, 427.99 and 100.19 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.25 : 427.99 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.25/427.99 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.25x = 427.99 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.25x = 42,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,880.32/285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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