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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 400.10 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 400.10 and 158.94 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 400.10 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/400.10 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 400.10 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 63,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,591.10/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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