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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 400.32 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 400.32 and 202.46 is: 279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 400.32 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/400.32 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 400.32 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 81,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,047.28/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.53

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