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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 394.52 and 198.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 394.52 and 198.64 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 394.52 = 198.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/394.52 = 198.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 394.52 × 198.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 78,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,367.45/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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