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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 424.76 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 424.76 and 153.63 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 424.76 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/424.76 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 424.76 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 65,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,255.11/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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