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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 426.07 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 426.07 and 101.44 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 426.07 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/426.07 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 426.07 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 43,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220.54/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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