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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 398.52 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 398.52 and 190.53 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 398.52 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/398.52 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 398.52 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 75,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,930.02/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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