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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.61, 433.78 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.61, 433.78 and 191.44 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.61 : 433.78 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.61/433.78 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.61x = 433.78 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.61x = 83,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,042.84/288.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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