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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.08 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.08 and 199.98 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.08 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.08 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.08 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 79,208.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,208.08/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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