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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 399.20 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 399.20 and 158.30 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 399.20 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/399.20 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 399.20 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 63,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,190.57/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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