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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.75, 433.71 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.75, 433.71 and 202.67 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.75 : 433.71 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.75/433.71 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.75x = 433.71 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.75x = 87,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,901.09/289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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