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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 391.10 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 391.10 and 159.05 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 391.10 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/391.10 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 391.10 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 62,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204.64/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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