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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 424.76 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 424.76 and 201.93 is: 302.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 424.76 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/424.76 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 424.76 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 85,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,771.79/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.56

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