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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 595.86 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 595.86 and 154.14 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 595.86 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/595.86 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 595.86 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 91,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,845.86/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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