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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 390.00 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 390.00 and 158.28 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 390.00 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/390.00 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 390.00 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 61,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728.70/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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