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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 398.99 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 398.99 and 158.15 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 398.99 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/398.99 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 398.99 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 63,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,097.48/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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