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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.01, 389.17 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.01, 389.17 and 157.68 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.01 : 389.17 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.01/389.17 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.01x = 389.17 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.01x = 61,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364.33/282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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