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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 425.91 and 101.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 425.91 and 101.35 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 425.91 = 101.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/425.91 = 101.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 425.91 × 101.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 43,163.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,163.85/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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