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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.76 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.76 and 155.50 is: 233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.76 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.76 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.76 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 66,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,205.68/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.30

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