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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 426.02 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 426.02 and 101.42 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 426.02 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/426.02 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 426.02 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 43,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204.31/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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