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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.15, 400.38 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.15, 400.38 and 159.16 is: 219.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.15 : 400.38 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.15/400.38 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.15x = 400.38 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.15x = 63,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,724.48/290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.63

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