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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.83 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.83 and 201.92 is: 278.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.83 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.83 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.83 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 79,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,318.27/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.63

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