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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.03, 641.53 and 196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.03, 641.53 and 196.60 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.03 : 641.53 = 196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.03/641.53 = 196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.03x = 641.53 × 196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.03x = 126,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,120.61/428.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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