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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 395.61 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 395.61 and 199.18 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 395.61 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/395.61 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 395.61 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 78,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,795.62/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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