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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 394.10 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 394.10 and 202.76 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 394.10 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/394.10 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 394.10 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 79,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,907.72/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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