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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 426.07 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 426.07 and 101.47 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 426.07 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/426.07 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 426.07 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 43,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233.32/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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