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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 641.68 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 641.68 and 196.70 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 641.68 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/641.68 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 641.68 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 126,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,218.46/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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