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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 389.80 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 389.80 and 158.12 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 389.80 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/389.80 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 389.80 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 61,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635.18/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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