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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 427.71 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 427.71 and 198.55 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 427.71 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/427.71 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 427.71 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 84,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,919.68/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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