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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 425.19 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 425.19 and 153.61 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 425.19 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/425.19 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 425.19 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 65,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,313.44/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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