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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 422.90 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 422.90 and 201.02 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 422.90 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/422.90 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 422.90 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 85,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,011.36/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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