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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 396.45 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 396.45 and 194.01 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 396.45 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/396.45 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 396.45 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 76,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,915.26/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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