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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 426.16 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 426.16 and 198.05 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 426.16 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/426.16 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 426.16 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 84,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,399.10/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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