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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 401.48 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 401.48 and 158.15 is: 218.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 401.48 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/401.48 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 401.48 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 63,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,495.46/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.24

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