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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.95, 397.24 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.95, 397.24 and 194.66 is: 268.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.95 : 397.24 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.95/397.24 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.95x = 397.24 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.95x = 77,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,327.55/287.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.55

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