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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 396.77 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 396.77 and 194.30 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 396.77 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/396.77 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 396.77 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 77,090.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,090.93/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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