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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 426.91 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 426.91 and 102.03 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 426.91 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/426.91 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 426.91 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 43,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,557.63/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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