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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.71, 433.32 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.71, 433.32 and 190.94 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.71 : 433.32 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.71/433.32 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.71x = 433.32 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.71x = 82,738.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,738.12/288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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