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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 401.37 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 401.37 and 159.85 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 401.37 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/401.37 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 401.37 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 64,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,159.80/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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