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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 393.88 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 393.88 and 198.22 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 393.88 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/393.88 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 393.88 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 78,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,074.89/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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