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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 396.23 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 396.23 and 189.05 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 396.23 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/396.23 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 396.23 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 74,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,904.36/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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