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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.51, 426.80 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.51, 426.80 and 101.86 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.51 : 426.80 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.51/426.80 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.51x = 426.80 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.51x = 43,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473.04/284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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