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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.61, 398.14 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.61, 398.14 and 190.19 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.61 : 398.14 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.61/398.14 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.61x = 398.14 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.61x = 75,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,722.77/288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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