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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 191.40 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.22 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.22 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.22 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 82,726.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,726.91/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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