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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 427.31 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 427.31 and 102.41 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 427.31 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/427.31 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 427.31 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 43,760.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,760.15/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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