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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.71, 398.56 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.71, 398.56 and 195.94 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.71 : 398.56 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.71/398.56 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.71x = 398.56 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.71x = 78,093.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,093.85/288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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