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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 400.45 and 157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 400.45 and 157.40 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 400.45 = 157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/400.45 = 157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 400.45 × 157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 63,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031.36/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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