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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 396.60 and 189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 396.60 and 189.24 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 396.60 = 189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/396.60 = 189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 396.60 × 189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 75,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,050.39/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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