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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 392 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 392 and 201.20 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 392 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/392 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 392 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 78,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,870.40/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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