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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 423.45 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 423.45 and 195.53 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 423.45 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/423.45 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 423.45 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 82,796.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,796.25/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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