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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 393.40 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 393.40 and 202.16 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 393.40 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/393.40 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 393.40 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 79,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,529.74/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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