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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 395.36 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 395.36 and 197.96 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 395.36 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/395.36 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 395.36 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 78,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,266.58/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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