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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 426.06 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 426.06 and 101.38 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 426.06 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/426.06 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 426.06 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 43,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.96/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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