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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 401.32 and 159.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 401.32 and 159.83 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 401.32 = 159.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/401.32 = 159.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 401.32 × 159.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 64,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,142.98/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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