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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 394.19 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 394.19 and 154.65 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 394.19 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/394.19 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 394.19 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 60,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,959.72/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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