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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.20 and 196.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.20 and 196.48 is: 294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.20 = 196.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.20 = 196.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.20 × 196.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 83,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,346.82/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.35

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