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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 392.01 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 392.01 and 158.05 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 392.01 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/392.01 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 392.01 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 61,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958.41/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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