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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 398.97 and 158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 398.97 and 158.11 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 398.97 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/398.97 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 398.97 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 63,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,081.75/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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