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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.74 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.74 and 157.11 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.74 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.74 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.74 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 61,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,389.36/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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