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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 399.72 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 399.72 and 158.66 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 399.72 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/399.72 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 399.72 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 63,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,417.58/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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