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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 423.62 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 423.62 and 201.16 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 423.62 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/423.62 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 423.62 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 85,212.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,212.28/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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