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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.18, 397.62 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.18, 397.62 and 190.10 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.18 : 397.62 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.18/397.62 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.18x = 397.62 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.18x = 75,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,585.57/288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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