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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 425.42 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 425.42 and 153.86 is: 230.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 425.42 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/425.42 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 425.42 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 65,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,452.22/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.58

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