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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 391.52 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 391.52 and 159.36 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 391.52 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/391.52 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 391.52 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 62,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,392.63/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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