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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 425.71 and 101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 425.71 and 101.10 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 425.71 = 101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/425.71 = 101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 425.71 × 101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 43,038.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,038.78/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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