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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 424.74 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 424.74 and 153.06 is: 229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 424.74 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/424.74 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 424.74 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 65,010.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,010.70/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.61

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