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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.74 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.74 and 153.26 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.74 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.74 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.74 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 65,093.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,093.53/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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