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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 397.01 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 397.01 and 189.47 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 397.01 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/397.01 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 397.01 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 75,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,218.55/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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