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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 397.52 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 397.52 and 194.88 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 397.52 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/397.52 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 397.52 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 77,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,468.70/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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