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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 400.12 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 400.12 and 202.48 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 400.12 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/400.12 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 400.12 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 81,016.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,016.30/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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