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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.00, 425.67 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.00, 425.67 and 202.79 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.00 : 425.67 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.00/425.67 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.00x = 425.67 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.00x = 86,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,319.49/284.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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