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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 391.54 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 391.54 and 159.37 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 391.54 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/391.54 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 391.54 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 62,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,399.73/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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