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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.71, 390.12 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.71, 390.12 and 158.36 is: 218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.71 : 390.12 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.71/390.12 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.71x = 390.12 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.71x = 61,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,777.45/282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.52

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