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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 390.30 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 390.30 and 158.49 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 390.30 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/390.30 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 390.30 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 61,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,860.11/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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