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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 433.22 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 433.22 and 190.76 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 433.22 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/433.22 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 433.22 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 82,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,637.93/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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