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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 642.90 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 642.90 and 197.21 is: 295.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 642.90 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/642.90 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 642.90 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 126,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,786.31/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.89

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