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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 429.29 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 429.29 and 199.76 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 429.29 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/429.29 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 429.29 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 85,753.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,753.97/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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