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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 426.12 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 426.12 and 153.98 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 426.12 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/426.12 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 426.12 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 65,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,611.83/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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