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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 399.39 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 399.39 and 201.18 is: 277.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 399.39 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/399.39 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 399.39 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 80,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,349.28/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.43

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