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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 428.19 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 428.19 and 102.72 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 428.19 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/428.19 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 428.19 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 43,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985.67/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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