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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 432.18 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 432.18 and 191.24 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 432.18 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/432.18 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 432.18 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 82,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,650.10/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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