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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.82, 394.43 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.82, 394.43 and 154.83 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.82 : 394.43 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.82/394.43 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.82x = 394.43 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.82x = 61,069.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,069.17/285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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