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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 396.43 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 396.43 and 189.05 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 396.43 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/396.43 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 396.43 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 74,942.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942.64/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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