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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.02, 426.10 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.02, 426.10 and 153.96 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.02 : 426.10 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.02/426.10 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.02x = 426.10 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.02x = 65,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,602.36/284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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