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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.74, 401.01 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.74, 401.01 and 202.22 is: 278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.74 : 401.01 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.74/401.01 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.74x = 401.01 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.74x = 81,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,092.24/290.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.92

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