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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 426.08 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 426.08 and 202.52 is: 303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 426.08 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/426.08 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 426.08 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 86,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,286.58/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.25

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