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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 394.36 and 154.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 394.36 and 154.77 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 394.36 = 154.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/394.36 = 154.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 394.36 × 154.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 61,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,035.10/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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