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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 390.90 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 390.90 and 158.96 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 390.90 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/390.90 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 390.90 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 62,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,134.71/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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