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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 399.54 and 158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 399.54 and 158.53 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 399.54 = 158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/399.54 = 158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 399.54 × 158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 63,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339.08/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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