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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.18 and 101.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.18 and 101.51 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.18 = 101.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.18 = 101.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.18 × 101.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 43,261.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261.53/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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