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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.57, 396.63 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.57, 396.63 and 189.29 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.57 : 396.63 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.57/396.63 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.57x = 396.63 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.57x = 75,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,076.11/287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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