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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 392.88 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 392.88 and 202.02 is: 278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 392.88 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/392.88 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 392.88 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 79,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,369.62/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.71

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