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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 400.68 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 400.68 and 159.36 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 400.68 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/400.68 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 400.68 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 63,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,852.36/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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