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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 398.18 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 398.18 and 190.49 is: 263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 398.18 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/398.18 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 398.18 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 75,850.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,850.78/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.10

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