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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.54, 433.53 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.54, 433.53 and 202.60 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.54 : 433.53 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.54/433.53 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.54x = 433.53 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.54x = 87,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,833.18/289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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