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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.06 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.06 and 202.58 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.06 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.06 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.06 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 87,729.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,729.29/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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