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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 396.96 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 396.96 and 194.39 is: 268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 396.96 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/396.96 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 396.96 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 77,163.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,163.07/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.15

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