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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.41, 398.07 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.41, 398.07 and 195.21 is: 269.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.41 : 398.07 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.41/398.07 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.41x = 398.07 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.41x = 77,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,707.24/288.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.44

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