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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 397.71 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 397.71 and 189.92 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 397.71 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/397.71 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 397.71 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 75,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,531.09/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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