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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.18, 390.78 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.18, 390.78 and 158.85 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.18 : 390.78 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.18/390.78 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.18x = 390.78 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.18x = 62,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075.40/283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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