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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.23, 425.00 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.23, 425.00 and 153.23 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.23 : 425.00 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.23/425.00 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.23x = 425.00 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.23x = 65,120.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,120.43/283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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