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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 427.33 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 427.33 and 102.34 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 427.33 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/427.33 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 427.33 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 43,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,732.95/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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