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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.35, 397.77 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.35, 397.77 and 190.14 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.35 : 397.77 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.35/397.77 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.35x = 397.77 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.35x = 75,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,631.99/288.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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