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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 400.08 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 400.08 and 158.92 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 400.08 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/400.08 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 400.08 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 63,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582.11/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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