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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 396.30 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 396.30 and 199.80 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 396.30 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/396.30 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 396.30 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 79,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,180.74/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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