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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 392.70 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 392.70 and 201.86 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 392.70 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/392.70 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 392.70 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 79,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,270.42/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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