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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 393.67 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 393.67 and 202.39 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 393.67 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/393.67 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 393.67 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 79,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674.87/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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