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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.71, 428.52 and 100.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.71, 428.52 and 100.57 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.71 : 428.52 = 100.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.71/428.52 = 100.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.71x = 428.52 × 100.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.71x = 43,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,094.11/285.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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