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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 428.54 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 428.54 and 100.62 is: 150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 428.54 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/428.54 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 428.54 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 43,118.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118.87/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.89

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