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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 401.45 and 158.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 401.45 and 158.13 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 401.45 = 158.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/401.45 = 158.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 401.45 × 158.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 63,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,478.49/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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