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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 399.08 and 158.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 399.08 and 158.20 is: 218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 399.08 = 158.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/399.08 = 158.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 399.08 × 158.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 63,133.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,133.46/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.31

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