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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.79, 398.55 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.79, 398.55 and 190.48 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.79 : 398.55 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.79/398.55 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.79x = 398.55 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.79x = 75,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,914.45/288.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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