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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.28 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.28 and 102.88 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.28 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.28 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.28 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 44,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061.45/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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