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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 401.43 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 401.43 and 159.91 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 401.43 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/401.43 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 401.43 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 64,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,192.67/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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