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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 398.17 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 398.17 and 190.38 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 398.17 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/398.17 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 398.17 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 75,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800.66/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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