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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 426.72 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 426.72 and 154.92 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 426.72 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/426.72 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 426.72 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 66,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,107.46/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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