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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 398.36 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 398.36 and 190.40 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 398.36 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/398.36 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 398.36 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 75,849.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,849.22/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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