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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 426.04 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 426.04 and 101.45 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 426.04 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/426.04 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 426.04 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 43,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,221.76/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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