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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.26 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.26 and 195.72 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.26 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.26 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.26 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 82,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,840.45/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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