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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 391.97 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 391.97 and 158.00 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 391.97 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/391.97 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 391.97 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 61,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,932.91/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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