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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 396.95 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 396.95 and 199.23 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 396.95 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/396.95 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 396.95 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 79,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,083.35/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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