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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 391.56 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 391.56 and 159.42 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 391.56 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/391.56 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 391.56 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 62,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420.94/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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