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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 401.13 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 401.13 and 157.89 is: 217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 401.13 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/401.13 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 401.13 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 63,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,334.42/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.88

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