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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 389.19 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 389.19 and 157.68 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 389.19 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/389.19 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 389.19 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 61,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,369.49/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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