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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 425.89 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 425.89 and 154.04 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 425.89 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/425.89 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 425.89 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 65,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,604.10/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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