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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 396.66 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 396.66 and 189.16 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 396.66 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/396.66 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 396.66 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 75,032.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,032.21/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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