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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 399.78 and 158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 399.78 and 158.70 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 399.78 = 158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/399.78 = 158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 399.78 × 158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 63,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444.29/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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