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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 391.91 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 391.91 and 159.63 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 391.91 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/391.91 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 391.91 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 62,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,559.80/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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