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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 424.69 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 424.69 and 159.56 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 424.69 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/424.69 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 424.69 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 67,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,763.54/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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