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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 391.70 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 391.70 and 159.51 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 391.70 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/391.70 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 391.70 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 62,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,479.91/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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