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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 394.03 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 394.03 and 154.54 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 394.03 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/394.03 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 394.03 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 60,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,892.41/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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