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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 424.04 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 424.04 and 201.96 is: 302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 424.04 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/424.04 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 424.04 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 85,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,638.11/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.65

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