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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 398.04 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 398.04 and 190.46 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 398.04 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/398.04 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 398.04 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 75,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,810.70/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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