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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.65 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.65 and 202.02 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.65 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.65 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.65 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 80,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,939.31/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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