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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 433.85 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 433.85 and 159.35 is: 238.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 433.85 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/433.85 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 433.85 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 69,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131.03/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.76

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