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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 390.08 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 390.08 and 158.34 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 390.08 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/390.08 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 390.08 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 61,765.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,765.27/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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