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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.55, 389.91 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.55, 389.91 and 158.22 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.55 : 389.91 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.55/389.91 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.55x = 389.91 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.55x = 61,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,690.77/282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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