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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 428.13 and 100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 428.13 and 100.36 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 428.13 = 100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/428.13 = 100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 428.13 × 100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 42,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,966.06/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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