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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.27, 428.13 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.27, 428.13 and 199.22 is: 298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.27 : 428.13 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.27/428.13 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.27x = 428.13 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.27x = 85,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,289.92/285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.98

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