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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 425.77 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 425.77 and 154.15 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 425.77 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/425.77 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 425.77 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 65,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,632.45/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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