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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 397.98 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 397.98 and 195.28 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 397.98 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/397.98 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 397.98 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 77,717.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,717.53/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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