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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.13, 399.20 and 201.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.13, 399.20 and 201.65 is: 278.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.13 : 399.20 = 201.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.13/399.20 = 201.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.13x = 399.20 × 201.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.13x = 80,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,495.68/289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.41

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