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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.15 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.15 and 197.12 is: 295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.15 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.15 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.15 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 126,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,383.49/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.26

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