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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 395.96 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 395.96 and 198.66 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 395.96 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/395.96 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 395.96 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 78,661.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661.41/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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