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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.90 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.90 and 159.52 is: 220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.90 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.90 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.90 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 63,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,951.57/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.13

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