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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.48 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.48 and 195.54 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.48 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.48 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.48 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 82,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,807.28/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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