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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.60 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.60 and 194.28 is: 268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.60 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.60 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.60 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 77,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,051.45/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.15

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