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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.19, 425.87 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.19, 425.87 and 154.08 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.19 : 425.87 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.19/425.87 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.19x = 425.87 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.19x = 65,618.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,618.05/284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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