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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.21, 403.23 and 159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.21, 403.23 and 159.42 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.21 : 403.23 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.21/403.23 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.21x = 403.23 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.21x = 64,281.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281.87/292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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