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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 396.61 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 396.61 and 198.87 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 396.61 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/396.61 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 396.61 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 78,873.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,873.83/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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