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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 391.23 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 391.23 and 159.16 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 391.23 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/391.23 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 391.23 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 62,266.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,266.21/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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