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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 401.32 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 401.32 and 202.67 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 401.32 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/401.32 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 401.32 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 81,336.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,336.02/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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