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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 642.19 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 642.19 and 197.20 is: 295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 642.19 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/642.19 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 642.19 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 126,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,641.47/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.81

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