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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 400.40 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 400.40 and 159.14 is: 219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 400.40 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/400.40 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 400.40 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 63,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,719.66/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.60

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