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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 393.51 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 393.51 and 198.28 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 393.51 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/393.51 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 393.51 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 78,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,025.16/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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