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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 425.04 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 425.04 and 155.12 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 425.04 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/425.04 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 425.04 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 65,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,932.20/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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