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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.35, 642.16 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.35, 642.16 and 197.16 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.35 : 642.16 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.35/642.16 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.35x = 642.16 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.35x = 126,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,608.27/428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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