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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 391.02 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 391.02 and 159.04 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 391.02 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/391.02 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 391.02 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 62,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187.82/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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