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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 395.01 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 395.01 and 198.18 is: 273.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 395.01 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/395.01 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 395.01 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 78,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.08/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.07

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