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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 426.76 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 426.76 and 102.04 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 426.76 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/426.76 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 426.76 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 43,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546.59/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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