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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.48 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.48 and 196.36 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.48 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.48 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.48 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 125,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,961.01/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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