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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.33, 642.56 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.33, 642.56 and 197.30 is: 295.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.33 : 642.56 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.33/642.56 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.33x = 642.56 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.33x = 126,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,772.89/428.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.97

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