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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 425.93 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 425.93 and 154.13 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 425.93 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/425.93 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 425.93 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 65,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,645.69/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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