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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.79, 398.41 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.79, 398.41 and 195.51 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.79 : 398.41 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.79/398.41 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.79x = 398.41 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.79x = 77,891.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,891.90/288.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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