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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 642.12 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 642.12 and 197.03 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 642.12 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/642.12 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 642.12 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 126,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,516.90/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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