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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 399.88 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 399.88 and 158.77 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 399.88 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/399.88 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 399.88 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 63,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,488.95/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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