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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 398.30 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 398.30 and 190.40 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 398.30 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/398.30 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 398.30 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 75,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,836.32/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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