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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.13, 426.13 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.13, 426.13 and 101.52 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.13 : 426.13 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.13/426.13 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.13x = 426.13 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.13x = 43,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260.72/284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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