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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 428.36 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 428.36 and 102.88 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 428.36 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/428.36 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 428.36 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 44,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069.68/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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