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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 425.99 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 425.99 and 101.45 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 425.99 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/425.99 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 425.99 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 43,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,218.00/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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