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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 434.44 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 434.44 and 159.96 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 434.44 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/434.44 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 434.44 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 69,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,493.79/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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