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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 426.33 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 426.33 and 101.63 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 426.33 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/426.33 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 426.33 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 43,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,327.92/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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