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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 400.51 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 400.51 and 159.24 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 400.51 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/400.51 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 400.51 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 63,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,776.81/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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