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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 426.25 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 426.25 and 108.52 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 426.25 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/426.25 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 426.25 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 46,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256.92/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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