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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.89, 425.85 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.89, 425.85 and 154.02 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.89 : 425.85 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.89/425.85 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.89x = 425.85 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.89x = 65,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,589.42/283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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