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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.61, 399.66 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.61, 399.66 and 158.63 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.61 : 399.66 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.61/399.66 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.61x = 399.66 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.61x = 63,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,396.07/289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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