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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 391.49 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 391.49 and 159.34 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 391.49 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/391.49 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 391.49 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 62,380.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,380.02/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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