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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 397.76 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 397.76 and 190.06 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 397.76 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/397.76 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 397.76 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 75,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,598.27/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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