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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 389.25 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 389.25 and 157.73 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 389.25 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/389.25 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 389.25 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 61,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,394.46/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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