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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.53, 425.89 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.53, 425.89 and 197.42 is: 295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.53 : 425.89 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.53/425.89 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.53x = 425.89 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.53x = 84,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,076.58/284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.50

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