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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.88, 397.44 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.88, 397.44 and 194.76 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.88 : 397.44 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.88/397.44 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.88x = 397.44 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.88x = 77,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405.41/287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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