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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 393.28 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 393.28 and 197.29 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 393.28 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/393.28 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 393.28 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 77,588.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,588.55/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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