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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 398.32 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 398.32 and 190.32 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 398.32 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/398.32 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 398.32 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 75,808.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,808.26/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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