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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 396.95 and 194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 396.95 and 194.53 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 396.95 = 194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/396.95 = 194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 396.95 × 194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 77,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,220.57/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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