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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 428.88 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 428.88 and 100.84 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 428.88 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/428.88 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 428.88 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 43,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248.26/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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