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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 391.79 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 391.79 and 159.55 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 391.79 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/391.79 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 391.79 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 62,509.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,509.51/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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