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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.24, 399.03 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.24, 399.03 and 201.96 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.24 : 399.03 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.24/399.03 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.24x = 399.03 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.24x = 80,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,588.10/289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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