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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 391.56 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 391.56 and 201.08 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 391.56 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/391.56 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 391.56 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 78,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,734.88/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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