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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 398.07 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 398.07 and 190.23 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 398.07 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/398.07 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 398.07 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 75,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,724.86/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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