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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 399.17 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 399.17 and 158.26 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 399.17 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/399.17 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 399.17 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 63,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,172.64/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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