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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 399.29 and 158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 399.29 and 158.34 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 399.29 = 158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/399.29 = 158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 399.29 × 158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 63,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,224.28/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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