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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 394.18 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 394.18 and 154.64 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 394.18 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/394.18 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 394.18 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 60,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,956.98/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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