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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 398.37 and 190.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 398.37 and 190.65 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 398.37 = 190.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/398.37 = 190.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 398.37 × 190.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 75,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,950.38/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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