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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 390.54 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 390.54 and 158.70 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 390.54 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/390.54 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 390.54 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 61,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978.70/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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