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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 396.06 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 396.06 and 188.94 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 396.06 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/396.06 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 396.06 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 74,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,831.58/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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