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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.77, 396.18 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.77, 396.18 and 199.74 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.77 : 396.18 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.77/396.18 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.77x = 396.18 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.77x = 79,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,132.99/286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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