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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 391.07 and 158.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 391.07 and 158.99 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 391.07 = 158.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/391.07 = 158.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 391.07 × 158.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 62,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,174.66/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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