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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 428.70 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 428.70 and 154 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 428.70 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/428.70 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 428.70 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 66,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,019.80/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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