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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 434.01 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 434.01 and 159.45 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 434.01 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/434.01 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 434.01 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 69,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,202.89/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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