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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 426.67 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 426.67 and 201.69 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 426.67 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/426.67 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 426.67 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 86,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,054.57/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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