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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 391.39 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 391.39 and 159.27 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 391.39 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/391.39 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 391.39 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 62,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,338.35/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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