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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 433.68 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 433.68 and 159.28 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 433.68 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/433.68 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 433.68 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 69,076.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,076.55/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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