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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 398.72 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 398.72 and 189.25 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 398.72 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/398.72 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 398.72 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 75,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,457.76/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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