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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 391.13 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 391.13 and 159.10 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 391.13 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/391.13 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 391.13 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 62,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,228.78/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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