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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.21 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.21 and 189.13 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.21 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.21 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.21 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 74,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,935.20/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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