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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 389.56 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 389.56 and 157.95 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 389.56 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/389.56 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 389.56 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 61,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,530.61/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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