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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 399.96 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 399.96 and 202.62 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 399.96 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/399.96 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 399.96 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 81,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,039.90/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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