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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.53, 393.66 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.53, 393.66 and 202.50 is: 279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.53 : 393.66 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.53/393.66 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.53x = 393.66 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.53x = 79,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,716.15/285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.19

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