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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 391.12 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 391.12 and 159.08 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 391.12 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/391.12 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 391.12 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 62,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,219.37/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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