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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 396.93 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 396.93 and 189.54 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 396.93 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/396.93 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 396.93 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 75,234.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,234.11/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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