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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 400.75 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 400.75 and 159.39 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 400.75 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/400.75 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 400.75 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 63,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,875.14/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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