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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 391.51 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 391.51 and 159.39 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 391.51 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/391.51 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 391.51 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 62,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402.78/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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