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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 392.88 and 197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 392.88 and 197.41 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 392.88 = 197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/392.88 = 197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 392.88 × 197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 77,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,558.44/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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