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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 642.11 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 642.11 and 197 is: 295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 642.11 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/642.11 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 642.11 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 126,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,495.67/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.47

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