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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.25, 400.71 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.25, 400.71 and 201.70 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 400.71 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/400.71 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 400.71 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 80,822.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,822.59/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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