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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 393.27 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 393.27 and 153.99 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 393.27 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/393.27 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 393.27 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 60,559.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,559.73/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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