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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 401.13 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 401.13 and 159.68 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 401.13 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/401.13 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 401.13 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 64,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,053.44/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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