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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 391.85 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 391.85 and 159.60 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 391.85 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/391.85 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 391.85 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 62,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,538.46/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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