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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 391.55 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 391.55 and 159.38 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 391.55 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/391.55 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 391.55 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 62,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,402.48/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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