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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 433.13 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 433.13 and 190.82 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 433.13 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/433.13 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 433.13 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 82,648.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,648.18/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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