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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.28, 389.55 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.28, 389.55 and 157.95 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.28 : 389.55 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.28/389.55 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.28x = 389.55 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.28x = 61,528.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,528.13/282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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