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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 427.93 and 102.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 427.93 and 102.76 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 427.93 = 102.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/427.93 = 102.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 427.93 × 102.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 43,974.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,974.09/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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