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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 398.40 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 398.40 and 190.46 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 398.40 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/398.40 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 398.40 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 75,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,879.26/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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