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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.17, 399.06 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.17, 399.06 and 158.18 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.17 : 399.06 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.17/399.06 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.17x = 399.06 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.17x = 63,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,120.72/289.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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