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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 391.51 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 391.51 and 159.40 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 391.51 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/391.51 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 391.51 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 62,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,405.90/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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