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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 397.26 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 397.26 and 199.56 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 397.26 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/397.26 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 397.26 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 79,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,277.21/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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