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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.35, 389.64 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.35, 389.64 and 158.01 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.35 : 389.64 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.35/389.64 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.35x = 389.64 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.35x = 61,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.02/282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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