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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 426.76 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 426.76 and 101.91 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 426.76 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/426.76 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 426.76 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 43,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,491.11/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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