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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 391.37 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 391.37 and 159.25 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 391.37 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/391.37 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 391.37 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 62,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,324.66/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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