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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.85, 394.47 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.85, 394.47 and 154.85 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.85 : 394.47 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.85/394.47 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.85x = 394.47 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.85x = 61,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,085.37/285.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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