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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.02 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.02 and 101.44 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.02 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.02 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.02 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 43,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,215.47/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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