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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.00, 390.53 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.00, 390.53 and 158.65 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.00 : 390.53 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.00/390.53 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.00x = 390.53 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.00x = 61,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958.15/283.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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