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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 400.11 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 400.11 and 158.96 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 400.11 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/400.11 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 400.11 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 63,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,601.89/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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