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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 398.65 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 398.65 and 195.68 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 398.65 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/398.65 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 398.65 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 78,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,005.86/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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