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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 390.86 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 390.86 and 158.93 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 390.86 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/390.86 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 390.86 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 62,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,116.63/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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