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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 400.37 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 400.37 and 159.14 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 400.37 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/400.37 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 400.37 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 63,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716.28/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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