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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 401.44 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 401.44 and 159.89 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 401.44 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/401.44 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 401.44 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 64,185.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,185.44/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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