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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.99, 397.47 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.99, 397.47 and 199.60 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.99 : 397.47 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.99/397.47 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.99x = 397.47 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.99x = 79,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,334.77/287.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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