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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 395.69 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 395.69 and 199.04 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 395.69 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/395.69 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 395.69 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 78,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,758.14/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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