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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 393.40 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 393.40 and 154.08 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 393.40 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/393.40 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 393.40 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 60,613.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,613.95/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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