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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 392.96 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 392.96 and 202 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 392.96 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/392.96 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 392.96 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 79,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,377.92/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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