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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 395.28 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 395.28 and 199.35 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 395.28 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/395.28 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 395.28 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 78,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,799.07/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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