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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 400.11 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 400.11 and 158.94 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 400.11 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/400.11 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 400.11 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 63,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,594.98/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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