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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.98, 399.36 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.98, 399.36 and 202.50 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.98 : 399.36 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.98/399.36 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.98x = 399.36 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.98x = 80,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,870.40/289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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