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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 392.88 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 392.88 and 202.06 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 392.88 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/392.88 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 392.88 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 79,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,384.88/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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