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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.63 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.63 and 201.22 is: 277.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.63 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.63 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.63 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 80,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,413.71/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.54

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