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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 396.99 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 396.99 and 189.51 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 396.99 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/396.99 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 396.99 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 75,233.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,233.57/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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