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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.09 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.09 and 101.41 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.09 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.09 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.09 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 43,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,209.10/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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