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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 396.48 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 396.48 and 199.98 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 396.48 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/396.48 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 396.48 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 79,288.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,288.07/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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