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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 425.92 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 425.92 and 108.28 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 425.92 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/425.92 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 425.92 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 46,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118.62/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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