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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.69, 391.48 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.69, 391.48 and 159.35 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.69 : 391.48 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.69/391.48 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.69x = 391.48 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.69x = 62,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,382.92/283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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