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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 390.52 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 390.52 and 158.68 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 390.52 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/390.52 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 390.52 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 61,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,966.20/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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