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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 390.48 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 390.48 and 158.60 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 390.48 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/390.48 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 390.48 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 61,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,930.13/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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