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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.19, 426.26 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.19, 426.26 and 101.57 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.19 : 426.26 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.19/426.26 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.19x = 426.26 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.19x = 43,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292.59/284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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