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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 431.57 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 431.57 and 190.28 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 431.57 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/431.57 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 431.57 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 82,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,120.69/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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