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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.17, 397.55 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.17, 397.55 and 194.88 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.17 : 397.55 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.17/397.55 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.17x = 397.55 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.17x = 77,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,473.57/288.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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