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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 428.16 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 428.16 and 102.84 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 428.16 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/428.16 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 428.16 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 44,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,031.97/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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