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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.00, 424.55 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.00, 424.55 and 195.52 is: 293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.00 : 424.55 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.00/424.55 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.00x = 424.55 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.00x = 83,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,004.92/283.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.31

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