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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.50, 423.68 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.50, 423.68 and 201.12 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.50 : 423.68 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.50/423.68 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.50x = 423.68 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.50x = 85,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,210.52/282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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