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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 398.33 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 398.33 and 188.93 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 398.33 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/398.33 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 398.33 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 75,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,257.25/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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