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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.35 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.35 and 159.11 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.35 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.35 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.35 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 63,699.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,699.69/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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