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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.97, 394.63 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.97, 394.63 and 154.98 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.97 : 394.63 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.97/394.63 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.97x = 394.63 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.97x = 61,157.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,157.78/285.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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