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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.66, 428.33 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.66, 428.33 and 102.98 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.66 : 428.33 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.66/428.33 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.66x = 428.33 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.66x = 44,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,110.75/285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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