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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.42 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.42 and 194.96 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.42 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.42 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.42 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 77,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,481.00/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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