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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 397.88 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 397.88 and 190.12 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 397.88 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/397.88 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 397.88 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 75,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,644.95/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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