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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 428.12 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 428.12 and 102.81 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 428.12 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/428.12 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 428.12 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 44,015.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.27/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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