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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 397.74 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 397.74 and 190.04 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 397.74 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/397.74 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 397.74 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 75,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,586.51/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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