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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 426.56 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 426.56 and 101.75 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 426.56 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/426.56 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 426.56 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 43,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399.84/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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