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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 396.50 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 396.50 and 189.27 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 396.50 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/396.50 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 396.50 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 75,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,044.61/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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