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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.35, 426.56 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.35, 426.56 and 101.76 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.35 : 426.56 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.35/426.56 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.35x = 426.56 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.35x = 43,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406.24/284.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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