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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 397.18 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 397.18 and 194.94 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 397.18 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/397.18 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 397.18 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 77,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,426.27/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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