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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 395.98 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 395.98 and 199.64 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 395.98 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/395.98 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 395.98 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 79,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,053.45/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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