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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 398.12 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 398.12 and 201.20 is: 277.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 398.12 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/398.12 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 398.12 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 80,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,101.74/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.59

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