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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.61, 394.14 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.61, 394.14 and 154.62 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.61 : 394.14 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.61/394.14 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.61x = 394.14 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.61x = 60,940.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940.96/285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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