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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.22, 399.26 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.22, 399.26 and 201.74 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.22 : 399.26 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.22/399.26 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.22x = 399.26 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.22x = 80,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,545.22/289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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