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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.63, 393.76 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.63, 393.76 and 202.93 is: 279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.63 : 393.76 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.63/393.76 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.63x = 393.76 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.63x = 79,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,905.72/285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.75

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