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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.53, 427.13 and 154.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.53, 427.13 and 154.78 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 427.13 = 154.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/427.13 = 154.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 427.13 × 154.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 66,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,111.18/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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