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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 425.73 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 425.73 and 101.22 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 425.73 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/425.73 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 425.73 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 43,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,091.17/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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