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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 427.08 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 427.08 and 102.14 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 427.08 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/427.08 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 427.08 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 43,621.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,621.95/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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