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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 391.61 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 391.61 and 159.44 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 391.61 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/391.61 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 391.61 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 62,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,437.50/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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