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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.81, 399.92 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.81, 399.92 and 158.81 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.81 : 399.92 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.81/399.92 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.81x = 399.92 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.81x = 63,509.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.30/289.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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