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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 396.90 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 396.90 and 189.54 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 396.90 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/396.90 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 396.90 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 75,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,228.43/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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