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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 400.08 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 400.08 and 202.78 is: 279.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 400.08 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/400.08 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 400.08 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 81,128.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,128.22/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.76

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