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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 425.54 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 425.54 and 154 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 425.54 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/425.54 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 425.54 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 65,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,533.16/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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