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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.11, 393.47 and 202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.11, 393.47 and 202.19 is: 279.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.11 : 393.47 = 202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.11/393.47 = 202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.11x = 393.47 × 202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.11x = 79,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,552.72/285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.03

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