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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 392.52 and 197.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 392.52 and 197.54 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 392.52 = 197.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/392.52 = 197.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 392.52 × 197.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 77,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,538.40/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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