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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 397.60 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 397.60 and 189.93 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 397.60 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/397.60 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 397.60 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 75,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,514.91/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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