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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 400.39 and 157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 400.39 and 157.36 is: 217.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 400.39 = 157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/400.39 = 157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 400.39 × 157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 63,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,006.17/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.16

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