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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 434.50 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 434.50 and 159.83 is: 239.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 434.50 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/434.50 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 434.50 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 69,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,446.14/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.52

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