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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 428.23 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 428.23 and 102.80 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 428.23 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/428.23 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 428.23 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 44,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,022.95/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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