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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 426.39 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 426.39 and 197.76 is: 296.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 426.39 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/426.39 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 426.39 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 84,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,320.75/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.27

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