Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 400.68 and 201.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 290.23, 400.68 and 201.84 is: 278.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290.23 : 400.68 = 201.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290.23/400.68 = 201.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290.23x = 400.68 × 201.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290.23x = 80,873.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,873.25/290.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278.65
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