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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 397.49 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 397.49 and 189.84 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 397.49 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/397.49 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 397.49 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 75,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,459.50/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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