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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 423.80 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 423.80 and 197.04 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 423.80 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/423.80 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 423.80 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 83,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,505.55/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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