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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 425.94 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 425.94 and 201.90 is: 302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 425.94 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/425.94 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 425.94 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 85,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,997.29/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.64

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