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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 423.72 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 423.72 and 197.12 is: 295.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 423.72 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/423.72 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 423.72 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 83,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,523.69/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.35

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