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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 397.76 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 397.76 and 190.25 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 397.76 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/397.76 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 397.76 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 75,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,673.46/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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