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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.55, 398.06 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.55, 398.06 and 190.18 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.55 : 398.06 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.55/398.06 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.55x = 398.06 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.55x = 75,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,702.10/288.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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