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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.79, 425.84 and 153.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.79, 425.84 and 153.79 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.79 : 425.84 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.79/425.84 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.79x = 425.84 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.79x = 65,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,489.93/283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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