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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.17, 396.33 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.17, 396.33 and 189.12 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.17 : 396.33 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.17/396.33 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.17x = 396.33 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.17x = 74,954.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,954.71/287.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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