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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 425.28 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 425.28 and 197.20 is: 295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 425.28 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/425.28 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 425.28 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 83,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,865.22/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.18

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