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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.19, 393.15 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.19, 393.15 and 202.48 is: 279.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.19 : 393.15 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.19/393.15 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.19x = 393.15 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.19x = 79,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,607.00/285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.14

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