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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 398.85 and 158.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 398.85 and 158.03 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 398.85 = 158.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/398.85 = 158.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 398.85 × 158.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 63,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,030.27/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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