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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 399.27 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 399.27 and 202.12 is: 278.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 399.27 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/399.27 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 399.27 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 80,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,700.45/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.66

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