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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.44, 426.72 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.44, 426.72 and 101.88 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.44 : 426.72 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.44/426.72 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.44x = 426.72 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.44x = 43,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,474.23/284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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