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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.89, 398.98 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.89, 398.98 and 201.41 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.89 : 398.98 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.89/398.98 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.89x = 398.98 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.89x = 80,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,356.06/288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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