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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.90, 390.40 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.90, 390.40 and 158.58 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.90 : 390.40 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.90/390.40 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.90x = 390.40 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.90x = 61,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,908.18/282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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