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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.41, 397.87 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.41, 397.87 and 188.93 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.41 : 397.87 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.41/397.87 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.41x = 397.87 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.41x = 75,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,168.09/288.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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