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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 397.05 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 397.05 and 194.69 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 397.05 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/397.05 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 397.05 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 77,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,299.68/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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