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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.09, 433.26 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.09, 433.26 and 159.15 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.09 : 433.26 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.09/433.26 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.09x = 433.26 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.09x = 68,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,953.33/289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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