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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 394.42 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 394.42 and 154.82 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 394.42 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/394.42 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 394.42 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 61,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,065.27/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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