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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 390.58 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 390.58 and 158.73 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 390.58 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/390.58 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 390.58 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 61,996.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,996.76/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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