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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 399.74 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 399.74 and 204.42 is: 282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 399.74 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/399.74 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 399.74 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 81,715.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.33/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.14

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