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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 425.66 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 425.66 and 154.08 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 425.66 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/425.66 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 425.66 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 65,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,585.69/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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