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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.05, 642.32 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.05, 642.32 and 196.91 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.05 : 642.32 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.05/642.32 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.05x = 642.32 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.05x = 126,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,478.18/428.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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