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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.15, 400.39 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.15, 400.39 and 159.14 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.15 : 400.39 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.15/400.39 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.15x = 400.39 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.15x = 63,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,716.26/290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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