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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 397.80 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 397.80 and 189.84 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 397.80 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/397.80 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 397.80 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 75,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,518.35/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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