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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 399.77 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 399.77 and 158.69 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 399.77 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/399.77 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 399.77 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 63,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440.30/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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