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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.25, 394.38 and 198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.25, 394.38 and 198.77 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.25 : 394.38 = 198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.25/394.38 = 198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.25x = 394.38 × 198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.25x = 78,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,388.94/286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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