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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.79, 391.58 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.79, 391.58 and 159.44 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.79 : 391.58 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.79/391.58 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.79x = 391.58 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.79x = 62,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,430.76/283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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