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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 427.90 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 427.90 and 102.62 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 427.90 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/427.90 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 427.90 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 43,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,910.58/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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