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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 399.29 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 399.29 and 158.36 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 399.29 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/399.29 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 399.29 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 63,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,229.57/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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