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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.37, 428.06 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.37, 428.06 and 102.78 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.37 : 428.06 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.37/428.06 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.37x = 428.06 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.37x = 43,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,996.01/285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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