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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 395.96 and 193.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 395.96 and 193.62 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 395.96 = 193.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/395.96 = 193.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 395.96 × 193.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 76,666.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,666.29/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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