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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 425.30 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 425.30 and 153.64 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 425.30 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/425.30 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 425.30 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 65,343.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,343.09/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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