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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.79, 390.25 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.79, 390.25 and 158.45 is: 218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.79 : 390.25 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.79/390.25 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.79x = 390.25 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.79x = 61,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,835.11/282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.66

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