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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.37, 397.80 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.37, 397.80 and 195.16 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.37 : 397.80 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.37/397.80 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.37x = 397.80 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.37x = 77,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,634.65/288.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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