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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 395.61 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 395.61 and 198.06 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 395.61 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/395.61 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 395.61 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 78,354.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,354.52/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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