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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 400.90 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 400.90 and 202.46 is: 279.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 400.90 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/400.90 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 400.90 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 81,165.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,165.71/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.06

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