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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.15, 399.03 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.15, 399.03 and 158.17 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.15 : 399.03 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.15/399.03 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.15x = 399.03 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.15x = 63,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,111.79/289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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