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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 426.98 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 426.98 and 101.89 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 426.98 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/426.98 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 426.98 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 43,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504.99/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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