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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 401.04 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 401.04 and 159.62 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 401.04 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/401.04 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 401.04 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 64,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,015.01/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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