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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 400.50 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 400.50 and 159.23 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 400.50 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/400.50 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 400.50 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 63,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,769.61/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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