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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.47, 426.74 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.47, 426.74 and 101.89 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.47 : 426.74 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.47/426.74 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.47x = 426.74 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.47x = 43,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,478.66/284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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