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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 397.60 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 397.60 and 190.05 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 397.60 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/397.60 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 397.60 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 75,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563.88/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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