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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.47, 427.96 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.47, 427.96 and 102.98 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.47 : 427.96 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.47/427.96 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.47x = 427.96 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.47x = 44,072.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,072.13/285.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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