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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 427.14 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 427.14 and 198.03 is: 296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 427.14 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/427.14 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 427.14 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 84,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,586.53/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.92

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