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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 425.88 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 425.88 and 101.47 is: 152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 425.88 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/425.88 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 425.88 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 43,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,214.04/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.09

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