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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.78, 433.16 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.78, 433.16 and 191.90 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.78 : 433.16 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.78/433.16 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.78x = 433.16 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.78x = 83,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123.40/288.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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