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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 391.32 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 391.32 and 159.23 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 391.32 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/391.32 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 391.32 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 62,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,307.93/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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