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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.75, 396.70 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.75, 396.70 and 189.34 is: 261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.75 : 396.70 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.75/396.70 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.75x = 396.70 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.75x = 75,109.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,109.71/287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.02

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