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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 398.10 and 201.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 398.10 and 201.28 is: 277.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 398.10 = 201.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/398.10 = 201.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 398.10 × 201.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 80,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,129.57/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.67

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