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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.31, 390.98 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.31, 390.98 and 158.97 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.31 : 390.98 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.31/390.98 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.31x = 390.98 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.31x = 62,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,152.86/283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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