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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.70, 399.81 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.70, 399.81 and 158.73 is: 219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.70 : 399.81 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.70/399.81 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.70x = 399.81 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.70x = 63,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,461.84/289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.06

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