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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 392.13 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 392.13 and 197.28 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 392.13 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/392.13 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 392.13 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 77,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,359.41/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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