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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 391.58 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 391.58 and 159.43 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 391.58 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/391.58 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 391.58 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 62,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,429.60/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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