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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 400.53 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 400.53 and 159.24 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 400.53 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/400.53 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 400.53 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 63,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,780.40/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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