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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 427.15 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 427.15 and 68.34 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 427.15 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/427.15 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 427.15 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 29,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,192.93/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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