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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 392.88 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 392.88 and 197.44 is: 272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 392.88 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/392.88 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 392.88 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 77,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,570.23/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.37

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