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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.45, 391.18 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.45, 391.18 and 159.12 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.45 : 391.18 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.45/391.18 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.45x = 391.18 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.45x = 62,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244.56/283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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