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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 428.71 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 428.71 and 100.66 is: 151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 428.71 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/428.71 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 428.71 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 43,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,153.95/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.00

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