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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 427.19 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 427.19 and 102.11 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 427.19 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/427.19 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 427.19 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 43,617.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.72/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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