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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 425.85 and 101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 425.85 and 101.33 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 425.85 = 101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/425.85 = 101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 425.85 × 101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 43,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,151.38/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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