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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 398.87 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 398.87 and 158.04 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 398.87 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/398.87 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 398.87 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 63,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,039.57/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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