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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.68, 392.61 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.68, 392.61 and 197.20 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.68 : 392.61 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.68/392.61 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.68x = 392.61 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.68x = 77,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,422.69/284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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