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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 397.76 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 397.76 and 195.38 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 397.76 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/397.76 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 397.76 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 77,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,713.55/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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