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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.97, 393.11 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.97, 393.11 and 197.49 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.97 : 393.11 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.97/393.11 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.97x = 393.11 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.97x = 77,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,634.31/284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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