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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.45, 425.17 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.45, 425.17 and 196.53 is: 294.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.45 : 425.17 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.45/425.17 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.45x = 425.17 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.45x = 83,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,557.86/283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.79

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