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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.51, 434.27 and 159.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.51, 434.27 and 159.49 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.51 : 434.27 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.51/434.27 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.51x = 434.27 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.51x = 69,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,264.11/289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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