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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 390.99 and 159.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 390.99 and 159.00 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 390.99 = 159.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/390.99 = 159.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 390.99 × 159.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 62,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,164.66/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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