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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 391.92 and 159.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 391.92 and 159.65 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 391.92 = 159.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/391.92 = 159.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 391.92 × 159.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 62,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,570.03/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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