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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 390.29 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 390.29 and 158.49 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 390.29 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/390.29 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 390.29 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 61,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,855.11/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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