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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 425.94 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 425.94 and 101.33 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 425.94 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/425.94 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 425.94 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 43,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160.50/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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