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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 392.38 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 392.38 and 201.93 is: 278.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 392.38 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/392.38 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 392.38 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 79,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,231.32/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.37

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