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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.78 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.78 and 201.74 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.78 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.78 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.78 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 79,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,241.29/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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