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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.37, 426.45 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.37, 426.45 and 101.76 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.37 : 426.45 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.37/426.45 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.37x = 426.45 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.37x = 43,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395.55/284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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