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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 398.22 and 195.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 398.22 and 195.69 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 398.22 = 195.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/398.22 = 195.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 398.22 × 195.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 77,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,926.69/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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