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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 390.09 and 158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 390.09 and 158.33 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 390.09 = 158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/390.09 = 158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 390.09 × 158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 61,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762.95/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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