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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.69, 394.02 and 202.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.69, 394.02 and 202.73 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.69 : 394.02 = 202.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.69/394.02 = 202.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.69x = 394.02 × 202.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.69x = 79,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,880.66/285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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