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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 423.29 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 423.29 and 195.75 is: 293.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 423.29 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/423.29 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 423.29 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 82,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,859.02/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.14

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