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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 396.45 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 396.45 and 199.92 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 396.45 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/396.45 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 396.45 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 79,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257.28/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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