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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 390.48 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 390.48 and 158.63 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 390.48 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/390.48 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 390.48 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 61,941.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941.49/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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