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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.67, 398.24 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.67, 398.24 and 195.38 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.67 : 398.24 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.67/398.24 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.67x = 398.24 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.67x = 77,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808.13/288.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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