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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 400.56 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 400.56 and 159.28 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 400.56 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/400.56 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 400.56 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 63,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,801.20/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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