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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 444.19 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 444.19 and 159.44 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 444.19 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/444.19 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 444.19 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 70,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,820.86/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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