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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 394.57 and 154.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 394.57 and 154.93 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 394.57 = 154.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/394.57 = 154.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 394.57 × 154.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 61,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,131.12/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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