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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 390.84 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 390.84 and 158.89 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 390.84 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/390.84 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 390.84 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 62,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,100.57/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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