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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 397.33 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 397.33 and 189.65 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 397.33 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/397.33 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 397.33 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 75,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,354.15/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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