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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 397.35 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 397.35 and 194.81 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 397.35 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/397.35 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 397.35 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 77,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,405.77/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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