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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 397.86 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 397.86 and 195.43 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 397.86 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/397.86 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 397.86 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 77,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,753.78/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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