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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 425.43 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 425.43 and 153.95 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 425.43 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/425.43 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 425.43 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 65,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,494.78/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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