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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 399.84 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 399.84 and 202.04 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 399.84 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/399.84 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 399.84 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 80,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,783.67/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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