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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 400.47 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 400.47 and 159.18 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 400.47 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/400.47 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 400.47 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 63,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,746.81/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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