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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 394.95 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 394.95 and 199.14 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 394.95 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/394.95 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 394.95 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 78,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,649.61/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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