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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 426.34 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 426.34 and 101.61 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 426.34 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/426.34 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 426.34 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 43,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,320.53/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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