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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 399.36 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 399.36 and 158.40 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 399.36 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/399.36 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 399.36 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 63,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,258.62/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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