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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 391.84 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 391.84 and 157.92 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 391.84 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/391.84 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 391.84 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 61,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,879.37/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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