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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 397.65 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 397.65 and 194.88 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 397.65 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/397.65 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 397.65 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 77,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,494.03/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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