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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 397.87 and 195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 397.87 and 195.44 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 397.87 = 195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/397.87 = 195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 397.87 × 195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 77,759.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,759.71/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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