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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 400.53 and 159.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 400.53 and 159.25 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 400.53 = 159.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/400.53 = 159.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 400.53 × 159.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 63,784.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,784.40/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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