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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.66, 391.43 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.66, 391.43 and 159.30 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.66 : 391.43 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.66/391.43 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.66x = 391.43 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.66x = 62,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,352.84/283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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