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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 400.76 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 400.76 and 159.42 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 400.76 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/400.76 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 400.76 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 63,887.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,887.16/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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