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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.89, 391.74 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.89, 391.74 and 159.53 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.89 : 391.74 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.89/391.74 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.89x = 391.74 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.89x = 62,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,492.32/283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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