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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 400.66 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 400.66 and 159.34 is: 219.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 400.66 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/400.66 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 400.66 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 63,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,838.36/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.88

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