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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 398.63 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 398.63 and 191.03 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 398.63 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/398.63 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 398.63 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 76,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,150.29/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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