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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 423.56 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 423.56 and 195.94 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 423.56 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/423.56 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 423.56 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 82,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,993.37/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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