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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 392.49 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 392.49 and 197.19 is: 272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 392.49 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/392.49 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 392.49 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 77,395.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,395.10/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.05

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