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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 427.02 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 427.02 and 102.07 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 427.02 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/427.02 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 427.02 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 43,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585.93/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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