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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 397.62 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 397.62 and 194.85 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 397.62 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/397.62 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 397.62 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 77,476.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,476.26/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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