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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 395.87 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 395.87 and 192.48 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 395.87 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/395.87 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 395.87 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 76,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197.06/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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