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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 397.78 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 397.78 and 190.08 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 397.78 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/397.78 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 397.78 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 75,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609.55/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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