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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 393.73 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 393.73 and 198.07 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 393.73 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/393.73 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 393.73 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 77,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,986.10/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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