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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 396.81 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 396.81 and 199.13 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 396.81 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/396.81 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 396.81 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 79,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016.78/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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