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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.71, 642.20 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.71, 642.20 and 197.28 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.71 : 642.20 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.71/642.20 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.71x = 642.20 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.71x = 126,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,690.50/428.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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