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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.63, 642.96 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.63, 642.96 and 196.83 is: 295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.63 : 642.96 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.63/642.96 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.63x = 642.96 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.63x = 126,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,553.82/428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.26

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