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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.98, 402.93 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.98, 402.93 and 159.20 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.98 : 402.93 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.98/402.93 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.98x = 402.93 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.98x = 64,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147.39/291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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