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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.39 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.39 and 202.02 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.39 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.39 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.39 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 87,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,553.45/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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