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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 424.48 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 424.48 and 197.04 is: 294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 424.48 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/424.48 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 424.48 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 83,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,639.54/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.92

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