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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 397.28 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 397.28 and 195.22 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 397.28 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/397.28 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 397.28 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 77,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,557.00/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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