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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 397.74 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 397.74 and 190.09 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 397.74 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/397.74 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 397.74 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 75,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.40/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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