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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.27, 393.98 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.27, 393.98 and 198.33 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.27 : 393.98 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.27/393.98 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.27x = 393.98 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.27x = 78,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,137.06/285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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