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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 398.85 and 158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 398.85 and 158.02 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 398.85 = 158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/398.85 = 158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 398.85 × 158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 63,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,026.28/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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