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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 400.11 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 400.11 and 162.18 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 400.11 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/400.11 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 400.11 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 64,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,888.56/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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