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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 395.82 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 395.82 and 199.62 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 395.82 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/395.82 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 395.82 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 79,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,013.59/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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