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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 426.82 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 426.82 and 101.94 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 426.82 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/426.82 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 426.82 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 43,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,510.03/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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