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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.74 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.74 and 202.53 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.74 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.74 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.74 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 80,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,958.33/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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