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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.78, 398.27 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.78, 398.27 and 189.26 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.78 : 398.27 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.78/398.27 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.78x = 398.27 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.78x = 75,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,373.64/288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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