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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.17, 642.18 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.17, 642.18 and 197.01 is: 295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.17 : 642.18 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.17/642.18 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.17x = 642.18 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.17x = 126,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,515.88/428.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.48

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