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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 392.55 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 392.55 and 197.27 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 392.55 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/392.55 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 392.55 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 77,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,438.34/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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