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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.93, 424.40 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.93, 424.40 and 159.54 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.93 : 424.40 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.93/424.40 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.93x = 424.40 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.93x = 67,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,708.78/282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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