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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 393.64 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 393.64 and 202.32 is: 279.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 393.64 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/393.64 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 393.64 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 79,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,641.24/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.24

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