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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.74, 394.32 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.74, 394.32 and 154.75 is: 213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.74 : 394.32 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.74/394.32 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.74x = 394.32 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.74x = 61,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,020.03/285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.55

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