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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.07, 396.18 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.07, 396.18 and 189.03 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.07 : 396.18 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.07/396.18 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.07x = 396.18 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.07x = 74,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,889.91/287.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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