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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.82, 398.41 and 194.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.82, 398.41 and 194.33 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.82 : 398.41 = 194.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.82/398.41 = 194.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.82x = 398.41 × 194.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.82x = 77,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,421.02/288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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