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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.42, 396.42 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.42, 396.42 and 189.22 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.42 : 396.42 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.42/396.42 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.42x = 396.42 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.42x = 75,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,010.59/287.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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