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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 394.07 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 394.07 and 198.23 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 394.07 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/394.07 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 394.07 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 78,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,113.53/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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