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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.89 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.89 and 102.02 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.89 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.89 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.89 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 43,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,548.67/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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