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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 393.97 and 196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 393.97 and 196.99 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 393.97 = 196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/393.97 = 196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 393.97 × 196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 77,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,608.70/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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