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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 428.42 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 428.42 and 102.93 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 428.42 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/428.42 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 428.42 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 44,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,097.27/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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