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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.46, 392.38 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.46, 392.38 and 200.42 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.46 : 392.38 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.46/392.38 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.46x = 392.38 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.46x = 78,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,639.80/284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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