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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.89, 427.44 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.89, 427.44 and 102.31 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.89 : 427.44 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.89/427.44 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.89x = 427.44 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.89x = 43,731.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,731.39/284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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