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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 400.75 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 400.75 and 159.41 is: 220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 400.75 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/400.75 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 400.75 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 63,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,884.16/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.00

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