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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 398.42 and 195.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 398.42 and 195.61 is: 269.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 398.42 = 195.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/398.42 = 195.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 398.42 × 195.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 77,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,934.94/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.85

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