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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 426.95 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 426.95 and 198.30 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 426.95 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/426.95 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 426.95 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 84,663.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,663.19/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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