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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 398.10 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 398.10 and 190.29 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 398.10 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/398.10 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 398.10 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 75,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,754.45/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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