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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 395.54 and 198.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 395.54 and 198.57 is: 273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 395.54 = 198.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/395.54 = 198.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 395.54 × 198.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 78,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,544.36/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.71

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