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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 428.04 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 428.04 and 102.83 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 428.04 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/428.04 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 428.04 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 44,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.35/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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