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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 390.66 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 390.66 and 158.80 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 390.66 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/390.66 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 390.66 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 62,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035.24/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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