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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 398.22 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 398.22 and 190.52 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 398.22 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/398.22 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 398.22 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 75,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,868.87/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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