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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 400.16 and 158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 400.16 and 158.97 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 400.16 = 158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/400.16 = 158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 400.16 × 158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 63,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,613.44/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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