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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 398.80 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 398.80 and 158.00 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 398.80 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/398.80 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 398.80 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 63,008.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,008.60/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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