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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 397.65 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 397.65 and 201.28 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 397.65 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/397.65 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 397.65 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 80,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,038.99/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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