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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 396.80 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 396.80 and 189.44 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 396.80 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/396.80 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 396.80 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 75,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,169.79/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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