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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.68, 434.16 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.68, 434.16 and 202.54 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.68 : 434.16 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.68/434.16 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.68x = 434.16 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.68x = 87,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,934.77/289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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