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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 393.48 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 393.48 and 202.32 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 393.48 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/393.48 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 393.48 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 79,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,608.87/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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