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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 398.28 and 188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 398.28 and 188.97 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 398.28 = 188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/398.28 = 188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 398.28 × 188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 75,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,262.97/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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