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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 389.64 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 389.64 and 158.04 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 389.64 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/389.64 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 389.64 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 61,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578.71/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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