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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.98, 392.96 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.98, 392.96 and 197.64 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.98 : 392.96 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.98/392.96 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.98x = 392.96 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.98x = 77,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,664.61/284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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