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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 397.98 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 397.98 and 190.31 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 397.98 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/397.98 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 397.98 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 75,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,737.58/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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