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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.06, 424.50 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.06, 424.50 and 153.10 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.06 : 424.50 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.06/424.50 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.06x = 424.50 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.06x = 64,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,990.95/283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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