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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 398.78 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 398.78 and 190.93 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 398.78 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/398.78 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 398.78 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 76,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,139.07/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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