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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.72 and 158.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.72 and 158.78 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.72 = 158.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.72 = 158.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.72 × 158.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 62,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,036.57/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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