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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 426.10 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 426.10 and 101.46 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 426.10 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/426.10 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 426.10 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 43,232.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,232.11/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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