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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.29, 392.11 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.29, 392.11 and 201.42 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.29 : 392.11 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.29/392.11 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.29x = 392.11 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.29x = 78,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,978.80/284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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