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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 433.28 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 433.28 and 189.76 is: 284.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 433.28 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/433.28 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 433.28 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 82,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,219.21/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.81

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