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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 424.92 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 424.92 and 197.84 is: 296.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 424.92 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/424.92 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 424.92 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 84,066.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,066.17/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.51

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