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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 397.96 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 397.96 and 195.18 is: 269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 397.96 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/397.96 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 397.96 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 77,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,671.49/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.26

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