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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 398.48 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 398.48 and 190.49 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 398.48 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/398.48 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 398.48 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 75,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,903.51/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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