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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 425.24 and 202.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 425.24 and 202.00 is: 302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 425.24 = 202.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/425.24 = 202.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 425.24 × 202.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 85,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,895.34/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.17

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