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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.36, 396.40 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.36, 396.40 and 194.16 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.36 : 396.40 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.36/396.40 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.36x = 396.40 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.36x = 76,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,965.02/287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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