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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 400.82 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 400.82 and 202.86 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 400.82 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/400.82 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 400.82 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 81,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,309.33/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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