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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 396.48 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 396.48 and 189.10 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 396.48 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/396.48 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 396.48 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 74,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974.37/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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