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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.24, 396.18 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.24, 396.18 and 189.10 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.24 : 396.18 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.24/396.18 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.24x = 396.18 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.24x = 74,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,917.64/287.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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