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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 393.60 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 393.60 and 198.08 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 393.60 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/393.60 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 393.60 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 77,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,964.29/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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