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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.03, 423.19 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.03, 423.19 and 158.56 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.03 : 423.19 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.03/423.19 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.03x = 423.19 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.03x = 67,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,098.10/282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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