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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 427.70 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 427.70 and 102.62 is: 153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 427.70 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/427.70 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 427.70 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 43,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,890.57/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.81

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