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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 395.16 and 197.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 395.16 and 197.83 is: 273.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 395.16 = 197.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/395.16 = 197.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 395.16 × 197.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 78,174.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,174.50/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.11

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