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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 426.41 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 426.41 and 101.69 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 426.41 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/426.41 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 426.41 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 43,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358.99/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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