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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.75, 399.85 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.75, 399.85 and 158.76 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.75 : 399.85 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.75/399.85 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.75x = 399.85 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.75x = 63,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,480.19/289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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