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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 392.81 and 202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 392.81 and 202.01 is: 278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 392.81 = 202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/392.81 = 202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 392.81 × 202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 79,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,348.57/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.53

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