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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.71, 399.69 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.71, 399.69 and 201.24 is: 277.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.71 : 399.69 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.71/399.69 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.71x = 399.69 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.71x = 80,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,433.62/289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.63

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