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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 399.47 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 399.47 and 202.41 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 399.47 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/399.47 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 399.47 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 80,855.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,855.71/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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