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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 425.88 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 425.88 and 101.33 is: 151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 425.88 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/425.88 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 425.88 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 43,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,154.42/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.98

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