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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 401.31 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 401.31 and 159.80 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 401.31 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/401.31 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 401.31 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 64,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,129.34/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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