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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 392.31 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 392.31 and 201.90 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 392.31 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/392.31 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 392.31 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 79,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,207.39/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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