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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.80 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.80 and 159.58 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.80 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.80 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.80 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 62,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523.44/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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