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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 391.20 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 391.20 and 159.13 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 391.20 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/391.20 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 391.20 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 62,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,250.68/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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