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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 390.41 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 390.41 and 158.55 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 390.41 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/390.41 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 390.41 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 61,896.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,896.76/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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