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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 428.10 and 100.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 428.10 and 100.35 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 428.10 = 100.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/428.10 = 100.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 428.10 × 100.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 42,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,959.84/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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