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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 427.82 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 427.82 and 102.83 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 427.82 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/427.82 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 427.82 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 43,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,994.06/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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