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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 390.48 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 390.48 and 156.92 is: 216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 390.48 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/390.48 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 390.48 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 61,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,274.06/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.55

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