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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 391.84 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 391.84 and 159.63 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 391.84 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/391.84 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 391.84 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 62,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,550.31/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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