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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.48 and 189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.48 and 189.48 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.48 = 189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.48 = 189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.48 × 189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 75,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,125.03/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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