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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.43, 400.79 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.43, 400.79 and 159.44 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.43 : 400.79 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.43/400.79 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.43x = 400.79 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.43x = 63,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,899.16/290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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