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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 433 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 433 and 190.92 is: 286.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 433 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/433 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 433 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 82,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,668.36/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.64

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