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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 391.16 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 391.16 and 159.14 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 391.16 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/391.16 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 391.16 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 62,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247.64/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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