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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 393.29 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 393.29 and 154.00 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 393.29 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/393.29 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 393.29 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 60,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565.23/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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