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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 390.39 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 390.39 and 158.54 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 390.39 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/390.39 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 390.39 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 61,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,893.41/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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