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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 396.80 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 396.80 and 198.92 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 396.80 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/396.80 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 396.80 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 78,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,933.32/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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