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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 426.12 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 426.12 and 101.48 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 426.12 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/426.12 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 426.12 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 43,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240.15/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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