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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 390.23 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 390.23 and 158.43 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 390.23 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/390.23 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 390.23 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 61,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824.14/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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