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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.17, 426.26 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.17, 426.26 and 197.03 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.17 : 426.26 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.17/426.26 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.17x = 426.26 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.17x = 83,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,986.01/284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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