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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 390.04 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 390.04 and 158.31 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 390.04 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/390.04 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 390.04 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 61,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747.23/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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