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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 392.97 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 392.97 and 197.21 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 392.97 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/392.97 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 392.97 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 77,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,495.65/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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