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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 427.01 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 427.01 and 102.11 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 427.01 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/427.01 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 427.01 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 43,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,599.35/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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