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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 396.42 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 396.42 and 194.16 is: 267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 396.42 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/396.42 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 396.42 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 76,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,968.91/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.84

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