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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.82, 398.35 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.82, 398.35 and 190.54 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.82 : 398.35 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.82/398.35 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.82x = 398.35 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.82x = 75,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,901.61/288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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