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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 427.47 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 427.47 and 102.33 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 427.47 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/427.47 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 427.47 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 43,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,742.62/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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