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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 400.79 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 400.79 and 159.43 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 400.79 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/400.79 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 400.79 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 63,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,897.95/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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