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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 392.04 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 392.04 and 201.06 is: 277.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 392.04 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/392.04 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 392.04 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 78,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,823.56/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.51

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