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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.30 and 198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.30 and 198.77 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.30 = 198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.30 = 198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.30 × 198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 85,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.76/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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