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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 399.20 and 158.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 399.20 and 158.27 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 399.20 = 158.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/399.20 = 158.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 399.20 × 158.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 63,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,178.60/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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