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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 434.33 and 159.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 434.33 and 159.51 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 434.33 = 159.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/434.33 = 159.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 434.33 × 159.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 69,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,279.98/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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