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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 398.67 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 398.67 and 189.31 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 398.67 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/398.67 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 398.67 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 75,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,472.22/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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