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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 401.82 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 401.82 and 281.40 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 401.82 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/401.82 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 401.82 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 113,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,072.15/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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