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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 422.72 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 422.72 and 195.48 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 422.72 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/422.72 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 422.72 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 82,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,633.06/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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